This video is 9 years old now, but I have to admit I watch it from time to time. The video takes the music and video of “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars and then adds a Naval Academy take on it all. The title “Naptown Funk” refers to the slang term for the city of Annapolis – Naptown – which is immediately outside the gate of “the Yard.” Back in the day you might have Saturday or Sunday afternoon liberty – but then there were no cars allowed and there was the infamous “seven mile limit.” No midshipmen was permitted to travel more than seven miles from the Yard (unless special permission was requested and received). As a result, Annapolis was the liberty destination.
From the video notes:
It’s Saturday, and the Midshipmen have liberty. Let’s hit downtown Annapolis. $0 budget. All Midshipmen cast and crew. .. Special thanks to the City of Annapolis, the Midshipmen, and the Maryland Avenue and State Circle Association. Directed by: Midshipman Rylan Tuohy Music Production: Midshipman Mark Clanton
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